Employee non-compete agreements have long been a subject of debate, balancing the interests of employers in protecting their trade secrets and businesses against the rights of employees to seek employment freely. In California, recent legislative changes have further...
California recently passed SB 848, effective January 1, 2024, introducing a significant development in employment law. This bill mandates Reproductive Loss Leave, aimed at supporting employees facing the emotional and physical toll of reproductive loss events. Here’s...
The landscape of employment laws and regulations, especially about criminal history inquiries, has seen significant shifts in recent times. California’s Fair Chance Act stands as a prominent example, aiming to provide individuals with criminal records a fair...
Governor Newsome increased worker protection laws when he signed SB 553 into law. Effective July 1, 2024, employers must comply with several new obligations, such as: developing and implementing a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) either as a standalone...
Introduction: They say that music has the power to move us, but what happens when the melodies in the workplace become the source of tension and discomfort? In a recent appellate court decision, Sharp v. S&S Activewear, the issue of music in the workplace takes...
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